Western Sydney University

Western Sydney Unviersity (WSU) is a research-led university with six campuses located in Greater Western Sydney.
The mission of WSU is to be a university of international standing and outlook, achieving excellence through teaching, learning, research and services to its regional and international communities.

Main Campus:
Bankstown

Locations:
Sydney, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury

Student Population:
39,780

International Students:
4,839

Faculties: Arts, Business, Health & Sciences

Overview

Western Sydney University (WSU) is a research-led university with six campuses located in Greater Western Sydney.

The mission of WSU is to be a university of international standing and outlook, achieving excellence through teaching, learning, research and services to its regional and international communities.

At WSU you can study everything from the more traditional university disciplines such as law, health sciences, teaching, social sciences, and business to innovative courses in emerging fields such as natural sciences, engineering, Chinese medicine, e-business, information technology and digital design.

Another advantage of studying at WSU is that while it is a very big university with an enormous range of courses its unique structure of small campus communities means you can really get to know your fellow students and teaching staff.

WSU campuses are located at: Bankstown, Nirimba (Blacktown), Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta and Penrith. All conveniently located between 30 to 90 minutes from the Sydney central business district.

Main Countries of Origin:
International students come to WSU from around the world. However, the majority of students come from the following countries: China (excludes SARs and Taiwan), India, Vietnam, Hong Kong (SAR of China), Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Korea (Republic of South), Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Myanmar.

International Student Services:
WSU has a number of International Student Advisers on each campus who assist students with visa extensions, family and academic support, provide pre-departure information, accommodation services, airport reception and pickup, plus a mentor program on arrival in Australia.

Accommodation:
WSU offers international students a range of accommodation options. These vary from campus to campus.

Airport pickup:
A Universities Information and Reception Desk is located in the foyer of the Arrivals hall at the airport during peak periods (January/February and July).

Orientation:
The Orientation Program usually takes place in the week before classes commence.

Motto: Bringing knowledge to life

Areas Of Study

Major areas of Study:
WSU offers Bachelor Degrees, Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, Masters Degrees and Doctorates in the following areas:

Agriculture, Natural Sciences and Animal Science

Arts, Humanities and Languages

Business

Communication, Design and Media

Engineering, Construction and Industrial Design

Food Science and Technology

Health and Sport Sciences

Information Technology and Computing

International Studies

Law

Medicine

Nursing

Tourism

Policing and Criminology

Psychology

Sciences

Social Science,

Teaching and Education

Double Degrees

Campus Facilities

Facilities and other Information

Total number of International Students: 4,839
Percentage of International Students: 12.2%

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